Nov 28, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin

Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A.T., Secondary Teacher Education (Alternate Route)


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Program Philosophy

The Master of Arts in Teaching degree provides college students with the following:

-  an alternative opportunity to teach in Mississippi secondary schools (7-12);
-  mentoring and support for those who wish to teach in Mississippi secondary schools; and
-  the coursework, knowledge, and field experiences necessary to become a licensed and successful secondary school teacher.

Thirty (30) hours are required for a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. MAT students must have been employed by a Mississippi school district for one year prior to completion of the degree program. Upon successful completion of the 30 hours in the program, candidates will be eligible for a class AA standard alternate route Mississippi license.

Note: All students must have active Watermark accounts while enrolled either in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs. Students needing new Watermark accounts will be assessed a program fee based on the rate at the time during their initial term of enrollment.

Pre-teaching Required Courses:


Upon completion of ED 538 ED 549 , and ED 551   below, candidates will be eligible for a special Mississippi alternate route license which is good for three years.

Internship Phase:


To complete the Internship, candidates must hold a teaching position. If such a position is not obtained, candidates may not continue in the program.

MAT Certification Areas:


The following are areas in which MAT Certification can be obtained:

Art Education German Physics
Biology Home Economics Social Studies
Business Education Marketing Spanish
Chemistry Mathematics Speech Communication
English Music Education Technology Education
French Physical Education  

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